Estate Agent Talk
Biggest challenges facing agents is generating motivated buyer leads
The latest research by GetAgent has revealed that while seller activity remains relatively resilient across the UK housing market, growing buyer hesitation is weighing on overall market momentum, creating a more challenging environment for estate agents. The survey of UK estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, examined current market conditions, lead quality, business investment and expectations…
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Strong demand for buyer support schemes
Less than 2% of homes for sale offer buyer support schemes despite strong demand – More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes…
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A quarter of homebuyers think AI search will become more important than portals
New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home. The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property…
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Property sitting on the market? Experts reveal top tips to unlocking property sales
Many homeowners understand the frustration of properties sitting on the market for extended periods of time with no sale on the horizon. Leading estate agency group, Beresfords, has released advice to help sellers take control of their sales journey. With the average time from initial marketing through to a successfully agreed offer now standing at…
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Nearly Third of Homebuyers Choose Conveyancer Recommended by Estate Agent
New research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors has revealed that nearly a third of homebuyers choose a conveyancer recommended by their estate agent, while only 40% compare multiple firms before making a decision. The findings come at a challenging time for the UK housing market. According to the latest Zoopla House Price Index, annual homebuyer demand…
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FCA proposals to boost mortgages supply for underserved markets
Comments from Julian Sampson, Partner and Head of Lending Department at TWM Solicitors, a leading commercial law firm. The FCA is announcing mortgage rule changes that should improve the supply of mortgages to underserved markets such as the self-employed, the elderly and borrowers with weak credit histories. Julian Sampson says, “There are still significant parts…
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Riskiest Places to Purchase Property in England
Cash House Buyer Sell House Fast has revealed the riskiest places to buy and sell property in England, based on factors such as crime rates, flood risk, air pollution levels, road collision rates, and coastal erosion risk. The 5 riskiest places for buying and selling property in England: 1 – North East Lincolnshire (Overall Risk…
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Refurbishment budget requirements approach £86,000
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst refurbishment projects continue to offer some of the strongest value-add opportunities within the property market, investors must ensure they budget appropriately from the outset, with contingency planning often proving the difference between a successful project and one that stalls before completion. Octane Capital analysed average…
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Keep Your Move on Track: Reducing the Risk of a Fall Through
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make. Unfortunately, not every agreed sale reaches completion. When a transaction collapses before contracts are exchanged, it is known as a “fall through”. Fall-throughs can be costly, causing delays, financial losses, and significant stress for everyone involved. Buyers may…
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Hertfordshire emerges as strongest performing London commuter county
New research from UK Property Development reveals that while London property prices fell by more than -3% in the past year, prices in some of the capital’s surrounding counties have enjoyed positive growth, none more so than the premium commuter county of Hertfordshire. In the past year, London’s average house price has fallen by…
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Second homes losing appeal among the rich
New Survey Reveals Ongoing Maintenance Is the Biggest Barrier to Second Home Ownership 62% say upkeep and hassle would stop them from buying a second home, even if money were no object A new survey conducted by luxury co-ownership platform Equity Residences has revealed that the practical realities of owning a second home…
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London gardens can add more than £205,000 in value
Ahead of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, research by Enness Global has revealed that a garden can add more than £205,000 to the value of a London home, whilst Chelsea fittingly boasts the highest degree of garden availability for high-net-worth homebuyers in the current market. Enness Global has also revealed the top five trends currently…
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The Future of Urban Real Estate: Trends and Predictions for 2026
Affordability pressures, hybrid work arrangements, and steep borrowing costs are heavy influences on urban real estate for 2026. We’re seeing an increase in mixed-use development and a renewed focus from investors on markets with a steady demand. Markets that can balance housing access, transportation, lifestyle amenities, and flexible workplaces will come out on top. Major…
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London’s prime residential market isn’t falling — it’s repricing
By Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners London’s prime residential market has looked subdued by global standards, but framing current conditions as a decline overlooks the more important underlying dynamic. The market is undergoing structural repricing driven by higher interest rates, shifting tax policy and a more volatile geopolitical environment. This is not…
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Prime London sellers target cash buyers
The latest analysis from AgentWise has found that some Prime Central London sellers are increasingly targeting cash buyers, either to secure faster transactions or because certain properties may be less suited to traditional mortgage lending in current market conditions. The analysis of current Prime Central London property listings found that homes specifically marketed towards…
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